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Question

I remember back in the 60's and 70's we (UofL) were known as the
"Fighting Cardinals" why did the program drop "Fight" from our slogan?
Was it a victim of "PC" crap!?! Well it's time to bring it back because our
guys fight and play to the end!! Any chance the "powers that be" could bring
the old signature slogan back? By the way I notice Notre Dame still has the
word "Fight" in their slogan so it can't be a "PC" problem.

Originally posted on The Hall by Cardiotonic.

Answer 1

Not a PC issue as far as I can tell. Fightin' was typically a football term, but I am not sure when it was dropped.

It was never an official moniker, but I also know a lot of that is left up to the PA guys. Perhaps that was just something Tong liked to say?

Originally posted on The Hall by Howie Lindsey.

Answer 2

It changed after the south Carolina game in the 80's when a big fight erupted, so to answer your question yes it's a PC thing. I believe Pervis even went into the crowd it was an ugly finish through technicals and some heroics we managed to come back and win.

Originally posted on The Hall by BrianRiley55.

Answer 3

Craig Hawley half court shot to tie the game and send it in over time. I watched it on TV and couldn't believe what I had just witnessed. I still can't stand S.Carolina.

Originally posted on The Hall by card4life07.

Answer 4

Most bizarre "comeback" and win in my memory for the Cards. After sending it into OT and winning in that fashion, I was VERY concerned about the Cards getting out of that arena. Losing the game after a nice lead and a brawl in your own arena, USC fans HAD to be extremely hostile about the outcome.

Originally posted on The Hall by KYSportsFan2011.

Answer 5

How many people remember the old USC "Marquette" type jerseys that hung out that said "Game" on the front side and "Cocks" accross the backside? Talk about a poor fashion statement.

Originally posted on The Hall by KYSportsFan2011.

Answer 6

it could have been worse. it could have read "Cocks" on the front.

Originally posted on The Hall by cardfaninmemphis.

Answer 7

Maybe uk could adapt this, with jerseys that say, "A-Holes". I don't think it matters if it's on the front or back.

Originally posted on The Hall by MtCardinal.

Answer 8

^^^What he said^^^

Originally posted on The Hall by PervisTheGreat.

Answer 9

The "fighting" part is kinda high schoolish.

Originally posted on The Hall by TopCard.